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Falcon 50 vs PA-34 Seneca

Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
Falcon 50 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Piper
First flight 1 November 1976 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1979 1971
Number produced 352 units 5037 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area 46.8 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 18.9 m 11.9 m
Height 7.0 m 3.0 m
Length 18.8 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 888 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 5,695 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,500 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 9,150 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 3 x 560 kgf 2 x 82 kW
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Overview

The Falcon 50 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Piper respectively.

The Falcon 50 reaches 888 km/h — 2.3x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Falcon 50 has an operational range of 5,695 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Falcon 50 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 18,500 kg MTOW, the Falcon 50 is 8.6x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The Falcon 50 has been produced in 352 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 9 years before the Falcon 50 (1967 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 510 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 50 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,500 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 50 is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 8 years before the Falcon 50 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.